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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,235.39, 18,353.08 and 3,470.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,235.39, 18,353.08 and 3,470.38 is: 5,205.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,235.39 : 18,353.08 = 3,470.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,235.39/18,353.08 = 3,470.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,235.39x = 18,353.08 × 3,470.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,235.39x = 63,692,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,692,120.23/12,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.57

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